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AY02 OXZ

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2017
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

95,098 mi
Last recorded95,098 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2016
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY02 OXZ
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2016 95,098 miles

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both sides (1.7.5a)

oil leak under car

rear brake just pass need to be get check or repare

Fail 6 Apr 2016 95,098 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed shoulder cuts (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed tread perished (4.1.D.1b)

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both sides (1.7.5a)

oil leak under car

rear brake just pass need to be get check or repare

Pass 17 Apr 2015 91,487 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2015 91,487 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 4 Apr 2014 87,559 miles

both front wiper blades slight damaged from ends

both rear tyres perishing damaged sligthly no cords exposd

o/s/f tyre has a tear caused by separation of its structure slightly and damaged

Fail 4 Apr 2014 87,559 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front wiper blades slight damaged from ends

both rear tyres perishing damaged sligthly no cords exposd

o/s/f tyre has a tear caused by separation of its structure slightly and damaged

Pass 4 Apr 2013 84,205 miles

pre-mot check found no oil showing in engine dip stick .top up about 2 litres of oil before continuing test.

Pass 10 Apr 2012 81,379 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2012 81,379 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Apr 2011 79,100 miles

Offside Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Jun 2010 75,351 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2010 75,351 miles

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 2 Jun 2010 75,351 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2009 71,476 miles

rear exhaust silencer corroding

Pass 30 May 2008 67,993 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 31 May 2007 59,761 miles
Pass 31 May 2006 49,265 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the Vauxhall Astra?

Based on 25,288,868 MOT tests across 2,125,241 vehicles.

71.9%
Pass Rate
6,421
Miles/Year
34
Year Lifespan
2,125,241
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 1,048,496
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 953,502
coil spring broken 442,020
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 393,418
position lamp(s) not working 393,186
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AY02 OXZ is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

Across all 2002 Vauxhall Astra models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.6% with a typical mileage of 79,020 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Vauxhall Astra fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 1,048,496 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AY02 OXZ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Vauxhall Astra typically stays on UK roads for around 34 years. At 24 years old, this Vauxhall Astra is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AY02 OXZ registered?

AY02 OXZ is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 20 March 2002.

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